Write up about 108 Shivas

 

65. MAHA RUDHRA MOORTHY

           Lord Shiva’s incomparable magnanimity is presented in this idol. He is great and that the word ‘Maha’ is crowned along with Rudhra.

           The gigantic “Thrishoolam” with magnificent power in his Right hand of Lord Shiva. In the other right hand the musical  drum with the snake is adorned. This is called “Uddukkai. The sound that comes out of udukkai has got the tendencies of creation. On the continoues hearing of this sound the status of tediousness will vanish. Lord Shiva is the master of dances. He is much attracted to rythms and music.

           Once the giant king Rawana wanted to cross the mount Kailash. Since he could not be able to cross,  he planed to lift the mount and keep it away by virtue of his penance. Knowing the attempt of Rawana, Lord Shiva the possessor and occupant of Kailash, was sitting on the top of Kailash, Just pressed his toe on the mount.

           Rawana with all his Ten Heads caught clamped under the mount. Rawana was a great devotee of Lord Shiva. He knew the music well. He pleased the Lord Shiva by his music and begged pardon for his activity to cross Kailash. Lord pardoned him and gave way to cross the mount.

           People who are in endanger and struck up in difficult situation should worship Lord Maha Rudhra Moorthy. Who will clear the way and rescue.